Elon Musk’s Super Pac spends $500,000 to back New York Republican in midterms

Incumbent Mike Lawler is fending off a challenge from Democrat Cait Conley in state’s 17th congressional districtUS politics live – latest updatesElon Musk’s Super Pac has spent more than $500,000 in New York’s highly competitive 17th congressional district race to help Mike Lawler, the Republican incumbent, hold on to his seat.Lawler, a moderate Republican, is fending off a challenge from Democrat Cait Conley in Hudson Valley. It is among the most-watched races that could determine whether Republicans hold on to their majority in Congress. Continue reading...